Here’s something design shows won’t tell you — upgrading your home doesn't actually require a complete overhaul. And interior designers are here to prove it. I asked interior designers for all of their tricks to make homes look and feel so much better. The shocking thing is — all of their secret tricks are seriously easy and budget-friendly. Plus, I tracked down all of the clever products you’ll need to tackle these low-effort home projects. Whether it's adding an eye-catching accent piece or implementing smart lighting, these 35 tricks will definitely upgrade your home (without breaking the budget).

Courtney Batten, NCIDQ-certified design professional and creative force behind Paige Studio, recommends streamlining your space and keeping wires out of the way with this clever outlet cover and cord concealer. “As an interior designer, I love lamps everywhere but hate seeing cords,” she says. “I have these little $25 outlet concealers from Amazon in my own house and will bring them along for photoshoots on projects. They make such a difference!”

This thin socket plate is compatible with most duplex sockets and is super easy to install by plugging it into the outlet — no tools required. And it comes with adhesive clips and strips to wrap up cords and make them even less noticeable.

Batten also says, “Cabinet hardware is a great place to infuse a bit of your personality into your home without making a large commitment.” These modern stainless-steel cabinet pulls are such an easy upgrade to basic builder’s grade hardware. They come with clever breakaway screws, so you can customize them to fit your unique cabinet thickness. This budget-friendly pack also works with a variety of cabinet types and comes in over six colors, so you can grab one that works best with your kitchen or bathroom decor.

Batten also recommends moving around your furniture because she says it’s “such a great way to elevate a space without spending a dime.” To make your rearranging project way easier, grab this pack of sliders that make it a breeze to move furniture around (no matter what your floors are). It comes with two different styles — simply use the plastic slider options to glide furniture easily over carpets and the felt slider options to move furniture over hardwood. These game-changing sliders can also protect floors from scratches.

Alice Moszczynski, a New York-based Interior Designer at Planner 5D, recommends skipping harsh overhead lights and using this impressive sunset projection lamp to add a cozy, warm ambiance to any room. You can rotate it 180 degrees to aim this expensive-looking sunset light at walls, the floor, or even the ceiling — for the ultimate ceiling light upgrade. She also recommends layering your lighting to avoid the overhead light at all costs. How? “Incorporate multiple sources of lighting,” she says. “This creates a warm and inviting atmosphere that’ll help elevate it.”

To complete your layered lighting look, Moszczynski recommends this two-pack of super budget-friendly wall sconces with a timeless shape that will elevate every room. They’re crafted of solid metal with fabric lampshades to create that cozy, diffused light look. This easy-to-install set comes with all of the hardware you’ll need, and you can choose from sleek black or gold finishes.

“Clutter immediately brings down the look and feel of your home and is very distracting,” says Moszczynski. Instead, she suggests maximizing storage and keeping your bathroom streamlined with these heavy-duty shower caddies that can hold up to 40 pounds. This super chic set is made of stainless steel that won’t rust or corrode in the shower. Simply attach them to your tiles with the built-in adhesive, and you’ll have clever spots to keep all of your products tidy. You can also use this versatile set in your kitchen for dish sponges, spices, and more.

Moszczynski also suggests “maximizing storage space with multi-functional furniture and organizers,” and these sliding bins are such an easy way to maximize that tricky under-sink cabinet. They’re water resistant, have nonslip feet, and the built-in ventilation holes prevent any pooling water (and griminess). They’re also super easy to put together, and the slide-out design makes grabbing things from the back of your cabinet a breeze.

To create a budget-friendly (but super impressive) gallery wall, Moszczynski recommends grabbing this pack of matching frames. They’re available in a number of sizes and colors, but each pack comes with five of the same color, which Moszczynski says is important for creating a unified look. Plus, these wood grain-style frames secretly have plastic instead of glass, so they’re way more durable if they ever fall. Moszczynski suggests, “Create personalized and inexpensive artwork by framing fabric remnants, vintage maps, or even your favorite quotes.”

Vivianne Chow, an interior decorator and home blogger at VivandTimHome.com, calls these expensive-looking curtains her........

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